computer crime

computer crime
The use of a computer to take or alter data, or to gain unlawful use of computers or services.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


computer crime
The use of a computer to take or alter data, or to gain unlawful use of computers or services.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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